Here’s how to help victims of the Woolsey fire

Thick clouds of smoke glow into the night and early morning Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, from the Santa Rosa and Woosley fires, which prompted the evacuation of thousands from the surrounding area. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Special to the Los Angeles Daily News)

Here are some ways to help victims of the Woolsey and Hill wildfires through donations or directing them to helpful services

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Airbnb: The company has expanded its Open Houses program to help displaced residents and relief workers of the Woolsey and Hill fires to Nov. 29. Program is recruiting hosts who are able to offer temporary free housing. Hosts do not have to be an existing Airbnb host to help. www.airbnb.com/woolseyfire

American Well: Free video visits, until Nov. 26, with board-certified physicians and therapists for those impacted by the Woolsey wildfire. Health questions include: sinus and respiratory infections, asthma, rashes and therapy for anxiety, panic attacks and depression and bridging prescription refills. Download American We

Disaster Distress Helpline: The 24-hour, seven-days a week line, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, offers confidential, multilingual counseling for those who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of natural or man-made disasters and incidents of mass violence. 800-985-5990. Also, by Text: TalkWithUs to 66746. disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

Fire Family Foundation: Financial aid to firefighters and their families due to disasters, illness and death. Donations: www.firefamilyfoundation.org

Humane Society of Ventura County: Donations needed to help the society’s efforts providing shelter for displaced cats, dogs, horses and other animals. The shelter is located at 402 Bryant St., Ojai. 805-646-6505. hsvc.org

JQ International: Helpline for support and resources for LGBTQ+ Jews, their families and allies. 855-574-4577. Email: helpline@jqinternational.org

Los Angeles County’s information on the Woolsey Fire: Find information on evacuations, animal and human shelters, road closures and tips on what to do before,during and after the fire. www.lacounty.gov/woolseyfire

Los Angeles Rams: Select Rams players auction off their game-worn jerseys, against the Seattle Seahawks, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross Southern California Wildfire Relief, and also the Conejo Valley Victims Fund for victims of the Borderline victims in Thousand Oaks (check website, under jerseys and Los Angeles Rams, for days left to bid). The Los Angeles Rams train at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. bit.ly/2FhWdMj

Lyft: Partnering with United Way and 2-1-1 offering Relief Rides in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Salvation Army: The organization needs donations as they work with government agencies to provide food, personal necessities, and shelter to victims and first responders. bit.ly/2ROyyEy

State Farm: Contacting your agent to file a claim when it is safe to do so: 1-800-732-5246 ( 1-800-SF-CLAIM); statefarm.com; or the mobile app.

24 Hour Fitness: Club access to first responders and residents (regardless of membership status), through November at 10 locations in Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, West Hills and Woodland Hills. Check with the club before arrival to ensure hours of operation. www.24hourfitness.com

Ventura County Community Foundation: The foundation has set up the “Hill Fire/Woolsey Fire Sudden and Urgent Needs Effort Fund” to help those affected by the fires. The fund will help the immediate needs of community nonprofit organizations. For those in need of this assistance call Stephanie Bertsch-Merbach, 805-330-6667. Emergency information: www.vcemergency.com To donate: www.vccf.org

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